Saul
saul
US Popularity:1139
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:prayed for
Saul is a boy's name of Hebrew origin that means "prayed for." In the Hebrew Bible, Saul was the first king of Israel. The apostle Paul was also known as Saul in early religious texts. While traditionally a biblical name, Saul offers lots of appeal to secular families too. Television fans may associate the name with the fictional character Saul Goodman, a hapless lawyer in the Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul series. If your prayers have been answered with baby's arrival or you love the simplicity of this old-school name, Saul is an excellent choice for baby.
Famous People Named Saul
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Saul BellowNovelist
How Popular Is The Name Saul?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Saul is currently #1274 on The Bump
Boy:Saul is currently #704 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Saul is currently #1139 in U.S. births
Boy:Saul is currently #565 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#565
in 2023
- 53
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 521
Abarim Publications, Saul
Behind the Name, Saul, May 2020
Collins Dictionary, Definition of 'Saul'
Ancestry, Saul Family History
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